Adewale Banjo is a Lagos born distinguished academic, Pan African Public Intellectual and former Havilla University Ag. Vice Chancellor. A University of Ibadan-trained political scientist, he is an expert in governance and development policy with over 30 years of experience. His scholarly works have been published by renowned institutions such as AISA, EISA, CBAAC, the Canadian Institute of Strategic Studies, and the World Peace Academy.

Prof. Banjo is a South African NRF-rated scholar, a member of the South African NRF Blue Skies Grant Committee, and a member of the TETFund Scientific Advisory Committee in Nigeria. He is an award-winning social scientist, recognized through research grants like the AAPS-Swedish International Development Agency grant and the LASU-Ford Foundation Research Grant.

His academic contributions extend to membership in prestigious organizations, including the London-based RIIA (Chatham House), the Washington-based Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (CEIP), and the International Governance and Leadership Academy. Prof. Banjo has also held teaching, research, and advisory roles at esteemed institutions such as Lagos State University (LASU), the University of Cape Town, the University of Venda, and the University of Zululand. Additionally, he has been an adjunct faculty member at UNISA’s School of Business Leadership and Milpark Business School, as well as a Walter Sisulu Visiting Professor. He has also served as the CEO of a Johannesburg-based think-tank and capacity-building institute.